UPSC Prelims 2025 · Question 59 of 100

UPSC Prelims 2025 question on Kho Kho World Cup

Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup:

I. The event was held in Delhi, India.

II. Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78-40 in the final to become the World Champion in men category.

III. Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54-36 in the final to become the World Champion in women category.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. I only
  2. II and III only
  3. I and III only
  4. I, II and III
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Answer: A. I only

Verdict

Only Statement I is correct → Option (a).

Analysis

This was the inaugural edition of the World Kho Kho Competition, backed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and featured 20 men's and 19 women's teams.

Statement by statement

Statement I – CORRECT: The Kho Kho World Cup 2025 concluded in New Delhi with India claiming the men's and women's titles after beating Nepal in both finals at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on January 19. Hence Statement I is correct.

Statement II – INCORRECT: In the men's division, India outplayed Nepal by a 54-36 scoreline in the summit clash (not 78-40). Hence Statement II is not correct.

Statement III – INCORRECT: The women's title decider finished 78-40 in the hosts' favour (not 54-36). Hence Statement III is not correct.

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